Exhibit 7.B

 [SUTHERLAND ASBILL & BRENNAN LLP]





        CONSENT OF SUTHERLAND ASBILL & BRENNAN LLP


We consent to the reference to our firm in each of the prospectuses included in
Post-Effective Amendment No. 9 to the Registration Statement on Form S-6 for
Security Life of Denver Separate Account L1 (File No. 33-88148). 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