CONSENT OF ALSTON & BIRD, LLP, COUNSEL FOR THE REGISTRANT

We hereby consent to the use of our name and the references to our firm under the caption “Legal Counsel” included or made a part of the initial Registration Statement of the Northern Light Fund Trust II on Form N-1A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Alston & Bird LLP

By: /s/ David J. Baum     

A Partner

Washington, DC

June 28, 2011