Varnum is pleased to announce that Trent Huskey has joined the firm’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Creditors’ Rights Practice Team as an Associate in the firm’s Grand Rapids office.
Huskey’s practice focuses on corporate restructuring, Chapter 11 reorganizations, and out-of-court workouts. He represents debtors, creditors, bondholders, committees, and other stakeholders in insolvency matters across industries including energy, manufacturing, transportation, health care, agriculture, and retail.
Prior to joining Varnum, Huskey practiced at Kirkland & Ellis in Chicago, where he managed large debtor cases from pre-filing preparation through post-confirmation matters. His work included advising on DIP financings, coordinating internal and external teams, and presenting first day motions and other court appearances. He also drafted and responded to pleadings and motions, including discovery motions, motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment, and negotiated settlements in bankruptcy-related litigation.
Huskey’s experience extends to distressed asset sales both in and out of court, including Section 363 sales, UCC sales, state-court receiverships, and assignments for the benefit of creditors.
Beyond his restructuring work, Huskey advises clients on commercial law matters such as financings, contract negotiations, and vendor, customer, and landlord relationships. He also counsels boards of directors on risk management and dispute resolution.
“We’re pleased to welcome Trent back to West Michigan and to our Grand Rapids office,” said Varnum Restructuring Team Leader, Brendan Best. “As our restructuring practice continues to grow, his insights and expertise will be valuable to the team.”
Huskey earned his Juris Doctor, graduating cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School, and received his undergraduate degree from Calvin University.
