Tom Pollock
‘Tom Pollock, former Universal chairman and ‘Star Wars’ deal maker, dies at 77’ - LA Times (2020).
‘Tom Pollock’s Legacy: Lawyered Hollywood’s Greatest Deal, The One That Gave George Lucas ‘Star Wars’ Sequel Rights’ & ‘Updated’ - both articles at Deadline.
A little more information on Tom Pollock’s association with Star Wars (and George Lucas)…
‘Star Wars’ Legacy II: An Architect Of Hollywood’s Greatest Deal Recalls How George Lucas Won Sequel Rights - Deadline (2015).
'By George, He Can Thank His Lucky ‘Stars’’ - LA Times (1997).
“10 Unsung Heroes Who Saved Star Wars” - The Desk Of Charles Lippincott article (2015).
Thank you for the kind words, captainsolo - and to Z6PO for that fascinating article (Ashley Boone Jr is now added to the Index).