Form 8-K Filing

United States
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) June 9, 2009

City National Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware		  
1-10521		  
95-2568550
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) 		  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)


 
City National Center, 400 North Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills, California		  
90210		  
  (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)  

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (310) 888-6000



Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)



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Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

On June 9, 2009 the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

    Exhibit 99.1.       Press release dated June 9, 2009

SIGNATURE

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

    City National Corporation
(Registrant)
June 9, 2009
(Date) 		  /s/   MICHAEL B. CAHILL
Michael B. Cahill
Executive Vice President, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel (Authorized Officer)

  Exhibit Index
  99.1 Press release dated June 9, 2009