Fish & Richardson Hires Firm’s First Chief Legal Risk Officer

Fish & Richardson, the law firm that Apple Inc. often turns to for patent fights, has created a new executive role focused on conflicts and other ethics issues.

Washington lawyer Elham Dehbozorgi joined the firm as its first chief legal risk officer, Fish & Richardson said Tuesday. She will serve as a member of the firm’s leadership team, reporting to Chief Operating Officer Kristine McKinney.

The Boston-founded firm also has represented Microsoft Corp., Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, and other tech heavyweights in a wide range of intellectual property matters. Fish & Richardson reported nearly $500 million in gross revenue last ...