Whistleblower Says JWT Has Turned Her Into a 'Pariah' and Is Pressuring Her to Resign

Erin Johnson feels marginalized over high-profile lawsuit

Experience ADWEEK House at Cannes, June 16-19. We’re celebrating 45 years of reporting with Now and Next—a creative opportunity for brands to define who they are and their future in the industry. Register .

What's it like to return to work eight months after you filed an explosive lawsuit that led to the ouster of your agency's global CEO?

For Erin Johnson, worldwide PR chief for J. Walter Thompson, the experience has been like being placed "in a box" with little actual work to do and a looming sense of being an outcast among her peers. 

At least that's the way her return was described in a letter filed in court by her legal team late Thursday.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Spring Special

Save 30% Off an ADWEEK Subscription Today!

View Your Options

Already a member? Sign in