Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill announced Jennifer Davenport, a former federal prosecutor and assistant state attorney general, as her choice Monday to lead New Jersey’s top law enforcement office.

Sherrill, a Democrat who won last month’s election to become the state’s next governor, has nominated Davenport to become the state’s next attorney general.

Davenport previously served under former state Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and worked alongside Sherrill as a prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office. She also worked for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administratio and as general counsel for energy company PSE&G in the private sector.

Sherrill — a former congresswoman who won the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy — appeared alongside Davenport at an announcement event at Rutgers University’s Newark campus. She said she knows Davenport will will stop at nothing to ensure justice is served to everyone."

Sherrill previously said she wanted an attorney general willing to take on President Donald Trump’s administration. Davenport echoed that stance.

“From taking on gun violence and human trafficking, to protecting our children, to ensuring affordability, to defending New Jerseyans from attacks out of Washington, I will build on my career in law enforcement and in public service to protect New Jerseyans every day,” she said.

If confirmed, Davenport will take over for current state Attorney General Matthew Platkin, the Murphy appointee who has frequently sued the Trump administration over its policies.

Platkin said in a statement that Davenport is “one of the finest public servants I have ever known, and will do an extraordinary job as our State’s chief law enforcement officer.”

One of Sherrill’s campaign promises was to freeze energy rates in New Jersey, which means Davenport will likely have to recuse herself from related matters because of her ties to PSE&G. In that case, an assistant attorney general would be appointed to handle issues tied to the policy.

Davenport and Sherrill said recusals would be handled on a case-by-case basis.

“If there’s any conflict of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest then I would recuse,” Davenport said. “That’s what attorneys do, that’s what prosecutors do, that’s what I’ve always done in my career.”

Davenport’s appointment comes as New Jersey Democrats navigate several controversial policy debates.

Lawmakers are pushing a bill that would strip the attorney general of direct authority over the State Police. The proposal follows investigations by Platkin, the current attorney general, into Democratic political powerbroker George Norcross and a report on racial profiling.

State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick Callahan has announced plans to step down when Sherrill takes office.The administration is still conducting a search to find someone to take the State Police job.

Sherrill declined to weigh in on the legislation about State Police oversight. But the governor-elect said she feels that Davenport can address multiple stakeholders in the debate.

“Before we make a decision on that we’ll have a superintendent in place,” Sherrill said.

Another flashpoint for the new attorney general will be immigration policy, including the state’s Immigrant Trust Directive. The directive bars law enforcement agencies from working with federal authorities on civil immigration matters but allows cooperation on violent crimes and cases involving warrants.

Legislation known as the Immigrant Trust Act would strengthen those protections. Sherrill has said she supports keeping the directive but has not backed the bill, which faces resistance from Republicans and Democrats in swing districts.

The ACLU of New Jersey said it hopes to work with Davenport on criminal justice reform.

“Over the past several years, across multiple administrations, the ACLU of New Jersey has enjoyed a productive relationship with the Office of the Attorney General — sometimes as allies, sometimes as adversaries, but always with mutual respect,” said Amol Sinha, the group’s executive director.

“We shared a productive working relationship with Ms. Davenport during her time as first assistant attorney general under former AG Gurbir Grewal, and we are hopeful that under her leadership, the office will continue to build upon the work of defending the rights of all New Jerseyans,” Sinha added.

Davenport, who is from Monmouth County, has to be confirmed by the state Senate to formally become attorney general. The two state senators representing the county said Monday they support her.

“We applaud the selection of Monmouth County’s own Jen Davenport as Governor-elect Sherrill’s nominee for Attorney General,” Republican state Sen. Declan O’Scanlon and Democratic state Sen. Vin Gopal said in a joint statement. “Throughout her career, she has been a friend to law enforcement and has worked tirelessly to prosecute crimes and keep our communities safe.”

Gopal is also on the Senate Judiciary Committee that will review Davenport’s nomination. Republicans said they were prepared to look at Davenport’s record.

“I look forward to reviewing Ms. Davenport’s nomination through the Judiciary Committee process and ensuring that public safety, strong support for our law enforcement officers, and prioritizing victims remain top priorities for the incoming Attorney General,” said state Sen. Kristin Corrado, R-Passaic, a member of the Senate Judiciary committee.

Davenport is the second pick Sherrill has announced for her Cabinet. Sherrill recently said Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell will also serve as commissioner of the state’s secretary of state.

Sherrill will take office Jan. 20.