Power of Attorney for Section 16 Reporting Person

This filing is an Exhibit 24, a Power of Attorney granted by Paul Vitale, an Assistant Treasurer and Section 16 reporting person for PIMCO CORPORATE & INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND (PTY) and other affiliated funds. Vitale appoints Keisha L. Audain-Pressley, Katie DeFriese, Ryan Leshaw, and Keri Nakawatase as his attorneys-in-fact. This grants them the authority to execute and file necessary documents, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, with the SEC on his behalf, as required by Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The power of attorney remains in effect until Vitale is no longer required to file such reports or until earlier revoked in writing. The filing lists 21 affiliated funds and specifies that the appointment covers all ticker symbols for each fund.