Sasha Suda, former Philly Museum CEO, sues over alleged wrongful firing, contract breach, and immigration risks after board clash.

Sasha Suda, former CEO of the Philadelphia Art Museum, has sued the institution, alleging wrongful termination in November 2025 after clashing with a faction of the board over leadership and modernization efforts. She claims the board, citing a biased investigation, fired her to preserve the status quo, violated her contract by offering only six months of severance instead of two years, and jeopardized her immigration status. Suda seeks damages and a jury trial, while the museum denies the claims. The lawsuit follows a rebranding effort and internal turmoil, with interim leadership now in place as the board debates future direction.