Antony Barone Kolenc

Bio

Antony Barone Kolenc is an attorney in the United States Air Force, and an adjunct faculty member at Saint Leo University. He served in the Air Force as a firefighter and intelligence officer prior to completing his law degree at the University of Florida and entering the Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps.

Tony has published various law-related articles in America magazine and in professional legal journals. He is also the author of The Chronicles of Xan trilogy, an inspirational historical fiction series for youth. He has given dynamic presentations on numerous legal subjects, and is available to speak on a variety of topics.

A father of one boy and four girls, Tony and his wife, Alisa, have been involved in homeschooling for over a decade. He has worked with youth through church ministry, home-school groups, scouts, and pro-life activities.

As a prosecutor and defense attorney, Tony presented hundreds of written and oral arguments before military courts-martial, the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals, and the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. He has also taught law at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He currently practices in the area of labor and employment law and litigates cases in front of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Merit Systems Protection Board.

Born and raised in New Jersey, military service has given Tony and his family the opportunity to experience life throughout America, including Texas, Virginia, Florida, California, and Colorado. He currently resides with his family in Georgia.

Speaking Topics

  • The Separation of Church and State
  • Freedom of Religion and the First Amendment
  • Faith and Freedom of Speech
  • Legal Issues in the Pro-Life Movement
  • The Supreme Court at a Crossroads
  • Legal Issues in Homeschooling
  • Youth Writing Workshop

Endorsements

To Whom It May Concern:
I gladly write to recommend Mr. Antony Barone Kolenc as a speaker on the issue of Church and state relations. He is a Catholic layman working for the United States Air Force. I had the good fortune to hear Mr. Kolenc speak as a presenter at an annual Conference of Chancery and Tribunal Officials of the Province of Mobile and New Orleans. His presentations were concise and very informative.

Mr. Kolenc displays his love and commitment to the Church and presents his topics in a fair and well-balanced manner. He is also very engaging to his listeners and speaks with obvious knowledge and ease on the subject of both state and Church law.

With appreciation for your considering Mr. Kolenc as a speaker on Church and state issues, I am Sincerely in the Lord,

Joseph N. Latino
Bishop of Jackson
( pdf )

From William R. Houck
Former Bishop of Jackson
( pdf )

From The Reverend Monsignor Michael L. Farmer
Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia
( pdf )