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): August 12, 2010

LEVI STRAUSS & CO.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or Other jurisdiction
of Incorporation) 002-90139
(Commission File Number) 94-0905160
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

1155 BATTERY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94111
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(415) 501-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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

On August 11, 2010, Jaime Cohen Szulc, Chief Marketing Officer - Levi’s® of Levi Strauss & Co. (the “Company”), notified the Company that he is resigning from that position, effective August 31, 2010. In connection with his departure, the Company will pay to Mr. Szulc $1,516,125. Lawrence W. Ruff, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, will assume responsibilities for the role until a successor is selected.

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.

DATE: August 12, 2010	LEVI STRAUSS & CO.
	By:	/s/ Heidi L. Manes
		Name:	Heidi L. Manes
		Title:	Vice President, Controller