Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Criticism during the WGA and ATA conflict
Agents Roy Ashton, David Rubin, and Shan Roy were criticized after cancelling a studio meeting involving a former client who had left their representation. Gersh said it was following protocol, but the response drew further industry criticism.
2018
End of representation of James Woods
Gersh notified actor James Woods by email that it would no longer represent him. Woods alleged that the decision reflected political bias connected to his outspoken conservative views.
2016
Agency for the Performing Arts lawsuit
The Agency for the Performing Arts sued Gersh, alleging that Gersh had recruited an APA agent who had recently renewed an employment contract.