Contrary to what you may believe, they are not just used by gangsters to transport big stacks of money or big important CEOs. If your work or hobbies require that you utilize laptops, tablets, textbooks, binders, or any type of office supply- and you want to take that work on the road, a good briefcase will help you achieve that and keep you organized. Briefcases are designed to perform two distinct tasks: to help keep you organized whenever you have to step away from your office but need to continue to work, and also make you look like a sharp and savvy business person.