SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549

 
FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934



Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)    May 19, 2008



WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
Maryland
  
1-6622
  
53-0261100
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
  
(Commission File Number)
  
(IRS Employer Identification Number)
 
 
6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 800, Rockville, Maryland
  
20852
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)
 
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code     (301) 984-9400

 
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
 
On May 15, 2008, we appointed Wendelin White and Terence Golden to our board of trustees. We appointed Ms. White to serve on the Board’s compensation, corporate governance/nominating and investment committees. We appointed Mr. Golden to serve on the Board’s audit, compensation and investment committees. Ms. White and Mr. Golden have been appointed to the class of trustees serving until the 2011 annual meeting of shareholders.
 
 
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
 
(c)
Exhibits
 
Exhibit 99.1    Press release issued May 19, 2008 regarding appointment of trustees.
 

 

SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 
WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
  
 
(Registrant)
  
       
 
By:
/s/ Laura M. Franklin
  
   
(Signature)
  
       
   
Laura M. Franklin
  
   
Executive Vice President Accounting,
  
   
Administration and Corporate Secretary
  
       
May 19, 2008
      
(Date)
      
 
 
 

Exhibit Index
 
 
Exhibit
Number
  
Description
     
99.1  
Press Release issued May 19, 2008 regarding appointment of trustees.