Exhibit 23.1
[Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company]
December 20, 2013
Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company
8515 East Orchard Road
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Re: | Opinion of Counsel Registration Statement on Form S-1 under the Securities Act of 1933 |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I hereby consent to the reference of my name under the caption “Legal Matters” in the prospectus, filed as part of the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, I do not admit that I am in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933.
Very truly yours, |
/s/ Beverly A. Byrne |
Beverly A. Byrne |
Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Legal Counsel, Financial Services
Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company