WASHINGTON — Former governor of Maryland Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. will address the American Bakers Association and Allied Trades of the Baking Industry boards of directors during their annual joint board dinner set for Oct. 19 in Washington.

Robert Ehrlich Jr.

Mr. Ehrlich will share his thoughts on Congress and behind-the-scenes information about his second book, “America: Hope for Change.”  Mr. Ehrlich is currently the senior counsel in the Government Advocacy and Public Policy practice group at King & Spalding. He advises clients on a broad array of policy matters and their interactions with the federal government.

The A.B.A. 2015 Fall Policy Conference, Oct. 20-22, features three days of A.B.A. Policy Committee sessions, advocacy education, Capitol Hill lobbying visits, Bakers’ Dozen Reception, NextGenBaker executive leadership training and networking with industry peers and senior leaders.