Joseph A. Marshall focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism defense and general corporate matters. Mr. Marshall’s experience includes advising clients in connection with hostile and contested transactions.
Mr. Marshall is from Boyers, Pennsylvania. He received a B.S. from the United States Military Academy in 2009 and an M.B.A. and J.D. cum laude from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, respectively, in 2018, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. Mr. Marshall joined Cravath in 2018 and was named of counsel in 2025. Prior to attending law school, he served as an infantry officer in the United States Army in Fort Carson, Colorado; Fort Benning, Georgia; and Basra and Al‑Anbar, Iraq.
Mr. Marshall is from Boyers, Pennsylvania. He received a B.S. from the United States Military Academy in 2009 and an M.B.A. and J.D. cum laude from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, respectively, in 2018, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. Mr. Marshall joined Cravath in 2018 and was named of counsel in 2025. Prior to attending law school, he served as an infantry officer in the United States Army in Fort Carson, Colorado; Fort Benning, Georgia; and Basra and Al‑Anbar, Iraq.
Education
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J.D., 2018, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Lawcum laude
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M.B.A., 2018, Northwestern Universitycum laude
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B.S., 2009, United States Military Academy
Admitted In
- New York
Deals & Cases
February 24, 2025
Bridge Investment Group’s $1.5 Billion Acquisition by Apollo
On February 24, 2025, Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (“Bridge”), a leading alternative investment manager diversified across specialized asset classes, and Apollo Global Management, Inc. (“Apollo”) announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Apollo to acquire Bridge in an all‑stock transaction with an equity value of approximately $1.5 billion. Under the terms of the transaction, Bridge stockholders and Bridge OpCo unitholders will receive 0.07081 shares of Apollo stock for each share of Bridge Class A common stock and each Bridge OpCo Class A common unit, respectively, valued by the parties at $11.50 per each share of Bridge Class A common stock and Bridge OpCo Class A common unit, respectively. Cravath is representing the special committee of the Bridge Board of Directors in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
April 04, 2024
Disney’s Successful Proxy Contest Against Trian and Blackwells
On April 3, 2024, The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) announced that, based on the tabulation of its proxy solicitor, it appears that Disney’s full slate of 12 directors has been elected by a substantial margin over the nominees of Trian and Blackwells at Disney’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Cravath is representing Disney in connection with this matter.
Firm News
November 20, 2025
Cravath Announces New Partners and Of Counsels
Cravath has elected the following new partners, who will become members of the Firm on January 1, 2026:
Activities
October 22, 2025
Cravath Attorneys Recognized for Pro Bono Advocacy on Behalf of Veterans and Sick Children
In October 2025, three Cravath attorneys were recognized for their pro bono advocacy on behalf of New York veterans and children receiving treatment in New York City children’s hospitals.
Joseph A. Marshall focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism defense and general corporate matters. Mr. Marshall’s experience includes advising clients in connection with hostile and contested transactions.
Mr. Marshall is from Boyers, Pennsylvania. He received a B.S. from the United States Military Academy in 2009 and an M.B.A. and J.D. cum laude from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, respectively, in 2018, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. Mr. Marshall joined Cravath in 2018 and was named of counsel in 2025. Prior to attending law school, he served as an infantry officer in the United States Army in Fort Carson, Colorado; Fort Benning, Georgia; and Basra and Al‑Anbar, Iraq.
Mr. Marshall is from Boyers, Pennsylvania. He received a B.S. from the United States Military Academy in 2009 and an M.B.A. and J.D. cum laude from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, respectively, in 2018, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. Mr. Marshall joined Cravath in 2018 and was named of counsel in 2025. Prior to attending law school, he served as an infantry officer in the United States Army in Fort Carson, Colorado; Fort Benning, Georgia; and Basra and Al‑Anbar, Iraq.
Education
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J.D., 2018, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Lawcum laude
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M.B.A., 2018, Northwestern Universitycum laude
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B.S., 2009, United States Military Academy
Admitted In
- New York
Deals & Cases
February 24, 2025
Bridge Investment Group’s $1.5 Billion Acquisition by Apollo
On February 24, 2025, Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (“Bridge”), a leading alternative investment manager diversified across specialized asset classes, and Apollo Global Management, Inc. (“Apollo”) announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Apollo to acquire Bridge in an all‑stock transaction with an equity value of approximately $1.5 billion. Under the terms of the transaction, Bridge stockholders and Bridge OpCo unitholders will receive 0.07081 shares of Apollo stock for each share of Bridge Class A common stock and each Bridge OpCo Class A common unit, respectively, valued by the parties at $11.50 per each share of Bridge Class A common stock and Bridge OpCo Class A common unit, respectively. Cravath is representing the special committee of the Bridge Board of Directors in connection with the transaction.
Deals & Cases
April 04, 2024
Disney’s Successful Proxy Contest Against Trian and Blackwells
On April 3, 2024, The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) announced that, based on the tabulation of its proxy solicitor, it appears that Disney’s full slate of 12 directors has been elected by a substantial margin over the nominees of Trian and Blackwells at Disney’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Cravath is representing Disney in connection with this matter.
Firm News
November 20, 2025
Cravath Announces New Partners and Of Counsels
Cravath has elected the following new partners, who will become members of the Firm on January 1, 2026:
Activities
October 22, 2025
Cravath Attorneys Recognized for Pro Bono Advocacy on Behalf of Veterans and Sick Children
In October 2025, three Cravath attorneys were recognized for their pro bono advocacy on behalf of New York veterans and children receiving treatment in New York City children’s hospitals.
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