Item  5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

 

On September 29, 2008, William P. Barr, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Verizon Communications Inc., announced his plans to retire, effective at year-end.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

    Verizon Communications Inc.
    (Registrant)
Date:   October 1, 2008    

/s/ Marianne Drost

    Marianne Drost
   

Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel

    and Corporate Secretary