Whether advising content owners on content monetization or consulting with networks and studios in negotiating complex deals, Polashuk has a significant impact on the industry. She led Covington’s team representing Disney in an estimated $8.5 billion landmark merger with Reliance’s Viacom18; assisted Roku in matters in acquiring Frndly TV; and co-led a team representing Paramount in its $8 billion merger with Skydance. Polashuk has also been deeply involved in Covington’s Women’s Forum, creating opportunities for the firm’s female attorneys to succeed.
What’s a routine or ritual that keeps you grounded? Planting flowers in the pots at the front of my home. That freshens up both the entryway and my frame of mind.
With all the buzz around AI and automation, what’s one “human” skill you think will only grow more valuable? I think the skill of negotiation, for which understanding people and motivations is critical, will become more valuable and not well-achieved by AI.