LINTHICUM, Md. -- CIENA Corporation (NASDAQ: CIEN), a global leader in intelligent optical networking systems and software, today announced that Russell Stevenson has joined the Company as senior vice president and general counsel. Stevenson will manage all aspects of CIENA's legal department, and will serve as an integral member of CIENA's senior management team. Stevenson replaces Michael McCarthy, who was recently appointed as CIENA's senior vice president of worldwide sales and support."Russ' expertise and extensive legal background will be invaluable to CIENA as we continue our focus on conducting business with integrity and forthrightness," said Gary B. Smith, president and chief executive officer of CIENA. "We are pleased to welcome Russ to the team, and look forward to the value of his sound counsel." Ciena Corp.