USDOT's Interim Final Rule for the DBE/ACDBE Programs
and 2024 Overhaul of the DBE Certification Rules

This Zoom Webinar is Open to All!

Get Ready to Navigate the Biggest DBE Rule Change in Years!

National Government Contracting and Procurement expert Michelle Kantor will lead this in-depth session,

equipping you to confidently guide clients through:
• USDOT’s new Interim Final Rule—effective October 3, 2025
• USDOT’s additional guidance—issued October 24, 2025

In this focused briefing, you’ll unpack the Interim Final Rule (IFR) and its key certification changes, including the end of the presumption of disadvantage. Learn how May 2024 rule updates affect UCPs as they reevaluate, recertify, or decertify firms, and gain strategies for documenting eligibility, conducting DBE reevaluations, and building strong individualized narratives. This interactive session offers practical compliance guidance and real-world insights to help protect DBE certifications amid shifting regulations.