Exhibit 7.B

[SUTHERLAND ASBILL & BRENNAN LLP]






                   CONSENT OF SUTHERLAND ASBILL & BRENNAN LLP


We consent to the reference to our firm in the prospectus included in
Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-6 for
Security Life of Denver Separate Account L1 (File No. 333-34404). In giving this
consent, we do not admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent is
required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933.



                                            SUTHERLAND ASBILL & BRENNAN LLP



                                            By:       /s/ Kimberly J. Smith
                                                 --------------------------
                                                     Kimberly J. Smith



Washington, D.C.
October 12, 2000