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Post-Effective Amendment No. 96 – File Nos.: 333-181176; 811-22696

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We hereby consent to the reference to our firm as counsel in Post-Effective Amendment No. 96 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A of Victory Portfolios II (File No. 333- 181176).

Very truly yours,

/s/ Sidley Austin LLP

Sidley Austin LLP

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