EX-99.(J)(1) 7 c91548_ex-j1.htm

Exhibit (j)(1)

 

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September 18, 2018

TIAA-CREF Funds

730 Third Avenue

New York, NY 10017-3206

 

Re: TIAA-CREF Funds
  (File No. 333-76651 and File No. 811-09301)

 

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

We hereby consent to the use of our name under the caption “Legal Matters” in the Statement of Additional Information filed as a part of Post-Effective Amendment No. 116 to the Trust’s Registration Statement, unless and until we revoke such consent. In giving such consent, however, we do not admit that we are within the category of persons whose consent is required by Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

Very truly yours,

 

/s/ Dechert LLP

 

Dechert LLP