Wayne State University has hired Washington lobbying firm Patton Boggs L.L.P. to represent its interests in the Capitol. The university also is seeking a person to serve as director for federal relations. The director will be based at the university's federal affairs office, which it plans to keep open so that its administrative staff and faculty members will have office space when they visit the Capitol, said Harvey Hollins, vice president of government and community affairs. WSU expects to close the posting for that position after this week, he said.