April 16, 1998

Dear David,

With profound regret, I am writing to confirm my decision, communicated to you by telephone on April 2, 1998, to withdraw as Dean Designate of the School of Law at Pepperdine University, and my earlier decision communicated by telephone on March 19, 1998, to withdraw as Dean Designate of the newly formed School of Public Policy.

As you know, I had eagerly looked forward to spending many happy years at Pepperdine after completing my duties as Independent Counsel. The work of that Office, however, has expanded considerably, and the end is not yet in sight.

The University graciously offered to hold the position open for me, but as we have discussed, I believe that an academic institution should not operate for more than one y ear without permanent leadership. Because circumstances will prevent my being on board by the conclusion of the spring term, it is proper for me to withdraw, leaving the University time to have a new dean in place before the next academic year begins.

It is an honor to have been chosen Dean of the School of Law and the new School of Public Policy, and I am grateful to you and your colleagues for standing by me during this long and difficult year. You have my continuing best wishes as you pursue Pepperdine's distinctive mission in higher education.

Respectfully,
/s/
Kenneth W. Starr

David Davenport, President
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, California 90263-4451