Blank Rome’s Chief Innovation and Value Officer, Ashton L. Batchelor, was recently recognized in The Legal Intelligencer’s 2026 Pennsylvania Legal Awards, which highlight great work and achievements across the full breadth of the legal communities in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Ashton was named a finalist in the Law Firm Innovators category, an accolade that recognizes legal professionals who think creatively and demonstrate a strong ability to distinguish their firms in a competitive marketplace.
Below is an excerpt of Ashton’s honoree profile, as published by The Legal Intelligencer.
Law Firm Innovator Finalist: Ashton Batchelor, Blank Rome
Necessity is the mother of invention. What need was your firm inspired to address with your innovation?
BestRate was developed to replace an inefficient, PDF‑based process that limited accuracy, visibility, and attorney decision‑making around non‑standard fee arrangements. Attorneys lacked real‑time financial context, and the client value team had no reliable way to track progress or audit changes. We needed a modern, centralized solution that reduced administrative burden and improved data quality. BestRate delivers this by providing a secure, intuitive platform that automates updates and surfaces actionable insights to better manage client fee arrangements.
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