Making My Mark: The Story of a Man Who Wouldn't Stay in His Place

by Marvin S. Arrington

Lawyer, judge, public servant, these are only a few words to describe the remarkable accomplishments of the Honorable Marvin S. Arrington, Sr., of Atlanta, Georgia. It's the story of a dedicated man, born in to the segregated South who went on to break down racial barriers and build walls of inclusion and harmony. Judge Arrington was the first African American to become partner at an all-white Atlanta law firm and then, later, established one of the largest and most successful minority law firms in the country. Today, Marvin Arrington is a distinguished judge on the Fulton County Superior Court who continues now to address the great challenges of the 21st century.

196 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2008

Reviews

[Steven Dingle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marvin Arrington Sr. Is one of the pivotal figures in modern Atlanta history. His memoir tells the story of being born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and what it takes to make it through adversity and become one of the most important people, not only in the city and state, but that the city itself help create. I recommend everyone who is from or lives in Atlanta reads this! And even if you’re not from Atlanta, read it to know what it takes to make a difference in your own community.

[Tom Weyandt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this in one sitting - must read for anybody interested in the last 40 years or so of Atlanta's history - Marvin Arrington is a fascinating character, a wealth of stories and perspective - a genuine caring bright man who exercised leadership at key moments in our history yet lot the final prize of the Mayor's office - to Bill Campbell. Imagine our city if we had not lost those eight years (Bill Campbell was release from prison yesterday.)