Jennifer Davenport

New Jersey State Bar Association’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Convention in Atlantic City
May 20, 2026

Davenport, Porrino mix policy and personal stories at bar convention

New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and former AG Chris Porrino, currently with Lowenstein Sandler, discussed policy, personal stories and public service at the recent New Jersey State Bar convention.

George Norcross III is shown prior to testifying to the Senate Select Committee on Economic Growth Strategies in Trenton, on Nov. 18, 2019.
Feb 17, 2026

NJ drops appeal in Norcross racketeering case

Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport will not appeal the dismissal of the racketeering indictment against George Norcross III in the Camden redevelopment case brought by her predecessor.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill and acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport
Feb 4, 2026

Sherrill: Gateway Tunnel funding freeze is political

Speaking Feb. 4, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said the Trump administration's move will impact jobs, commuters and the economy.

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill (far right) will nominate Jennifer Davenport (speaking) as her choice for New Jersey's next attorney general.
Dec 15, 2025

Sherrill nominates Davenport as NJ’s next attorney general (updated)

Veteran prosecutor Jennifer Davenport will be the fifth woman in the New Jersey history to serve as the state's chief law enforcement officer.

Jen Davenport in Trenton, N.J. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. (Office of the Attorney General / Tim Larsen)
Dec 15, 2025

Report: Sherrill to tap Davenport as NJ attorney general (updated)

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill is expected to name PSEG executive and former prosecutor Jennifer Davenport as New Jersey’s AG, according to reports.