Breakout Session

Fighting Leadership Laziness to Build a Resilient Team

Ryan Peters — U.S. Navy Reserve Captain assigned to SEAL Team EIGHTEEN; Vice President Holman Enterprises

Ryan Peters is a native of Mount Laurel‚ New Jersey. He is a 2004 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy‚ a 2012 graduate of the Rutgers School of Law and a 2024 graduate of the Johnson College of Business at Cornell University.

Upon successfully finishing training and certification as a Navy SEAL‚ he completed multiple combat deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Central America. At present‚ Ryan is a Navy Captain assigned to SEAL Team EIGHTEEN.

Ryan is a Vice President with Holman Enterprises in Mount Laurel‚ New Jersey. Formerly an associate attorney with Pepper Hamilton‚ LLP‚ resident in the Philadelphia and Princeton Offices‚ he concentrated his practice in commercial litigation‚ with a particular focus on arbitration‚ breach of contract litigation‚ and class action litigation. He is also a Certified Fraud Examiner and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering specialist with experience in anti-money laundering compliance and internal investigations.

This session will challenge you to resist the pull of complacency, step beyond your comfort zones, and embrace accountability. By fostering a culture of courage, growth, and intentional leadership, you’ll strengthen your team’s ability to adapt, persevere, and succeed in the face of challenges.

2026 HR & Employment Law Conference

May 14, 2026 | King of Prussia, PA
HR Compliance is complex. It can be challenging for any HR professional to stay on top of evolving employment laws, regulations, and other requirements. This  conference is designed to help you solve today’s compliance challenges and look ahead to avoid tomorrow’s. You will hear from a lineup of expert speakers who will share insights into the important HR and employment law issues affecting employers in today’s dynamic work environment.

AI Boot Camp

February 3rd and 4th | In Person at MEA
Whether you’re out in the field or behind a desk, this program gives you a strong foundation in using AI in your everyday work. Participants will build an understanding of how AI can enhance decision-making, save time, and uncover new ways to work smarter—not harder.

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